How to Say “Here” in Thai

ที่นี่
tîi-nîi/tʰiː˥˩.niː˥˩/
The English word 'here' is translated into Thai as ที่นี่ (tîi-nîi). Wiktionary also lists ตรงนี้ (dtrong-níi).
Meaning: in, on, or at this place (adv)

Ways to say it

“here” in Thai
Thai Romanization (Wiktionary) IPA
ที่นี่ tîi-nîi /tʰiː˥˩.niː˥˩/
ตรงนี้ dtrong-níi /troŋ˧.niː˦˥/

ที่นี่ is used to refer to 'here' in a general sense, such as a building, a city or a broad area.

What does it mean word for word?

The form ที่นี่ is composed of ที่, which means 'place' or 'at' and นี่, which means 'this'.

Which one should you use?

While ที่นี่ refers to a general location, ตรงนี้ means 'right here'. Use ตรงนี้ when you want to point to a specific, precise spot, such as a exact point on a map or a specific spot on a table.

How does it change in a sentence?

In Thai, the word for 'here' can be placed either before or after the verb depending on what you want to emphasize, though it often follows the verb in simple sentences.

How do you pronounce it?

tîi-nîi

Did you know?

  • While ที่นี่ is common, in very formal or royal Thai, different terms for 'this place' are used to denote the status of the location.
  • The word ตรง (dtrong) in ตรงนี้ originally means 'straight' or 'direct', which is why it creates the meaning of 'exactly here' or 'right here'.
  • The word ที่ in ที่นี่ is a cognate with the Khmer word ទីនេះ for 'here'.

Examples in context

  • หิมะตกที่นี่
    It's snowing here.
    This sentence uses ที่นี่ to describe the weather in a location.
    Tatoeba #8692061 by pastelite, translation #774887 by marloncori
  • ฉันจะนอนที่นี่
    I'll sleep here.
    This sentence uses ที่นี่ to indicate a place of sleeping.
    Tatoeba #8722697 by pastelite, translation #2247809 by CK
  • เราพบกันที่นี่
    We met here.
    This sentence uses ที่นี่ to describe a meeting location.
    Tatoeba #10531610 by Somsak, translation #9233353 by CK
  • ร้านอาหารอร่อยอยู่ตรงนี้
    The delicious restaurant is right here.
  • 94 more sentences on Tatoeba

Example conversation

Kanokwan and Witthawat are arriving at a new restaurant.

  1. กนกวรรณ Kanokwan

    อาหารที่นี่อร่อยไหมคะ
    ahan thi-ni a-roi mai kha
    Is the food here delicious?
  2. วิทวัส Witthawat

    ผมว่าที่นี่ดังมากครับ
    phom wa thi-ni dang mak khrap
    I think this place is very famous.
  3. กนกวรรณ Kanokwan

    เรานั่งที่นี่กันเถอะ
    rao nang thi-ni kan thoe
    Let's sit here.
  4. วิทวัส Witthawat

    ตกลงครับ
    tok-long khrap
    Agreed.

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